March 13, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

Moscow promises retaliation if US places previously banned intermediate-range missiles in Japan, within range of Russia’s border

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

The rumored deployment of American intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region may trigger a brand new arms race and potential standoff with unpredictable consequences, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. … Read More >Moscow promises retaliation if US places previously banned intermediate-range missiles in Japan, within range of Russia’s border

EU

Wrong on every level’: Charlie Hebdo condemned for ‘disgusting’ cartoon making fun of royals, Meghan Markle and George Floyd

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

Notorious French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has published a new cover making fun of Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle, and George Floyd at once. Amid the outrage, some liberals demanded blood. … Read More >Wrong on every level’: Charlie Hebdo condemned for ‘disgusting’ cartoon making fun of royals, Meghan Markle and George Floyd

EU

‘F**k, promote, fire’: Editor of Germany’s Bild tabloid steps down amid sexual misconduct investigation

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

Julian Reichelt, editor-in-chief of German tabloid Bild, has stepped down from his job as the paper’s publisher investigates allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Meanwhile, Bild is gearing up for lawsuits. … Read More >‘F**k, promote, fire’: Editor of Germany’s Bild tabloid steps down amid sexual misconduct investigation

EU

AstraZeneca warns of new shortfall in deliveries to EU as five nations seek summit on ‘unfair’ vaccine distribution

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

AstraZeneca has announced new shortfalls in its planned vaccine shipments to the EU. The latest setback comes as five of the bloc’s nations called for an emergency summit to address what they call “unfair” vaccine distribution. … Read More >AstraZeneca warns of new shortfall in deliveries to EU as five nations seek summit on ‘unfair’ vaccine distribution

World

WATCH: Activist swarmed by group of attackers after protesting against use of puberty-blocking drugs on children

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

A Canadian activist who traveled to Montreal to demonstrate against giving puberty blockers to children was attacked by black-clad assailants who allegedly punched him, stole his camera, and broke his arm him with a traffic cone. … Read More >WATCH: Activist swarmed by group of attackers after protesting against use of puberty-blocking drugs on children

EU

Mass protests across Germany mark one year of anti-coronavirus restrictions (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

Several separate rallies were held in Germany’s capital city of Berlin. The largest one, with some 1,000 people in attendance according to police estimates, began at noon outside the federal health ministry. … Read More >Mass protests across Germany mark one year of anti-coronavirus restrictions (VIDEOS)

EU

Danish anti-lockdown activist gets double jail time for inciting violence… after telling crowd to ‘smash city in non-violent way’

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

A Danish woman has been jailed for two years after telling people to “smash the city” at an anti-lockdown protest. The activist is the first protester hit by a law enabling courts to double sentences for Covid-related offenses. … Read More >Danish anti-lockdown activist gets double jail time for inciting violence… after telling crowd to ‘smash city in non-violent way’

Bolivia’s former interim president Jeanine Anez arrested over 2019 coup

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

Jeanine Anez, who seized power in Bolivia as an interim president after the November 2019 ousting of then-president Evo Morales, has been arrested on suspicion of sedition, the new government has announced. … Read More >Bolivia’s former interim president Jeanine Anez arrested over 2019 coup

World

UK engages in ‘perverse nationalism’ for seeking trade deal with US without EU, Ireland foreign affairs minister says

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

Ireland’s minister for foreign affairs and minister for defense, Simon Coveney, criticized the UK for trying to secure a trade deal with the United States without European Union involvement. … Read More >UK engages in ‘perverse nationalism’ for seeking trade deal with US without EU, Ireland foreign affairs minister says

EU

‘No culture, no future’: French actress strips NAKED at awards ceremony to protest Covid-19 restrictions (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

Actress Corinne Masiero disrobed on stage during a French awards ceremony, exposing the audience to her anger over the government’s closure of cinemas and other cultural institutions amid the Covid-19 crisis. … Read More >‘No culture, no future’: French actress strips NAKED at awards ceremony to protest Covid-19 restrictions (GRAPHIC VIDEO)